1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL
7. PRESENTATIONS & PROCLAMATIONS Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.415, the City Council may report on any of the following items: a. Expressions of thanks, gratitude and condolences b. information regarding holiday schedules c. recognition of individuals d. reminders regarding City Council events e. reminders regarding community events f. health and safety announcements 8. COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS A. Gilbert L. Gomez Claim # 12-017 B. Doris Hart Claim #12-018 C. Katherine Renfrow Claim #12-019 D. Stephanie Harris Claim #12-020 E. Yolanda Guerrero Claim #12-021
Consider for action an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the zoning from a "One-Family Two Dwelling" district (1F-2) to a "Retail" (R) zoning district on property commonly known as 5924/5927 Avenue Q Vi and legally described as Parts of Lots 1 thru 3 and North 9.5 feet of Lots 24 thru 26, Block 1 and Abandoned Alley, in J. F. McNulty's Subdivision, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 12P-26; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for action an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit in conjunction with the development of an "Amusement. Commercial (Outdoor)" land use for the operation of a Go Cart Track business in a Planned Development within Zone 4 of the Seawall Development Zone, and Zone 5 of the Height and Density Development Zone (PD-SDZ-4-HDDZ-5) zoning district; property is commonly known as 9100-9200 Block of Seawall Boulevard and legally described as Part of Lots 263 and 278, and Adjacent Abandoned Street (263-3), Trimble and Lindsey Section 1 in the City and County of Galveston. Texas; Planning Case Number 12P-29; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting the 2012 Erosion Response Plan for the City of Galveston; amending the 2011 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Galveston by adding the 2012 Erosion Response Plan; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting the 2012 Erosion Response Plan for the City of Galveston; amending the 2011 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Galveston by adding the 2012 Erosion Response Plan; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a request to City Council authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between PHI, Inc. and the City of Galveston which commenced on June 1, 2001, amending Article 1, Term, Article 2, Leased Premises, Article 4, Rental, Article 5, Acceptance, Care Maintenance, Improvements and Repair.
Consider for approval of the lowest, most responsive proposal (RFP #11¬12-006) for the rehabilitation of 21 owner occupied housing units to complete windstorm renovations in a base bid amount of $521,324.00 from DSW Homes LLC. The funding source is provided under the CDBG Disaster Recovery Housing Program and the HOME7 Investment Partnership Program.
Consider for approval of the lowest, most responsive, bid from Mid-City Remodeling in the amount of $109,400.00 to provide housing rehabilitation services to 828 Ball Street. Funding is from HOME Entitlement Funds.
Consider for action the acceptance of the appraised value, in the amount of $20,800.00 for an approximately 4,800 square feet of 26lh Street right-of-way and approximately 2,140 square feet of alley right-of-way. Adjacent properties are legally described as all of the Southeast and Southwest Blocks 116, Galveston Outlots and adjacent alley, adjacent abandoned 26th Street, and part of Northwest Block 141 and Adjacent Streets, Galveston Outlots, in the city and County of Galveston, Texas. The applicant is Willie G's Post Oak, Inc. care of Steven Scheinthal. Property owner is the City of Galveston. Planning Case 12P-01.
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction on Seawall Parking (Beeton/Greenberg).
Discuss and consider for action directing Staff to begin the process of retaining the Law Offices of A. Craig Eiland, P.C. to represent the City in Texas Windstorm Insurance Association ("TWIA") claims.
Discuss and consider whether City Council should invoke its investigative powers under Section 2-146 of The City Code concerning any city department, agency, office, officer or employee of the city or into any other matters of proper concern to the City Council.
D. Discuss and consider for action giving Staff direction on Executive Session Items. E. Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction regarding garbage can fees (Legg/Greenberg).
F. Discuss and consider for action the Disaster Housing/Galveston Recovers Program. G. Discuss and consider for action the Budget Planning Process and Procedures. H. Discuss and consider for action tax incentives for historic properties. I. Discuss and consider for action the regular CDBG housing study grant. J. Discuss and consider for action the West End sewer service.
L. Discuss and consider for action Information Technology (IT) salary increases. M. Discuss and consider for action the One Penny Infrastructure Fund. N. Discuss and consider giving direction on the City Attorney recruitment process.
Discuss and consider for action a potential Ordinance relating to lobbying for the City of Galveston (Greenberg/Gonzales).
Discuss and consider for action a Resolution urging the Texas Legislature to amend Chapter 418 of the Texas Government code concerning powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Mayor during disasters and emergencies to replace the Mayor with the City Manager (Greenberg/Beeton).
MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. Landmark Commission
15 REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS & CITY MANAGER 16. N/A 17. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS UPON WRITTEN REQUEST 18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.042, a Councilmember may inquire about a subject of which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. 19. ADJOURNMENT
Apr 12, 2012 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL
7. PRESENTATIONS & PROCLAMATIONS Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.415, the City Council may report on any of the following items: a. Expressions of thanks, gratitude and condolences b. information regarding holiday schedules c. recognition of individuals d. reminders regarding City Council events e. reminders regarding community events f. health and safety announcements 8. COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS A. Gilbert L. Gomez Claim # 12-017 B. Doris Hart Claim #12-018 C. Katherine Renfrow Claim #12-019 D. Stephanie Harris Claim #12-020 E. Yolanda Guerrero Claim #12-021
Consider for action an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the zoning from a "One-Family Two Dwelling" district (1F-2) to a "Retail" (R) zoning district on property commonly known as 5924/5927 Avenue Q Vi and legally described as Parts of Lots 1 thru 3 and North 9.5 feet of Lots 24 thru 26, Block 1 and Abandoned Alley, in J. F. McNulty's Subdivision, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 12P-26; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for action an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit in conjunction with the development of an "Amusement. Commercial (Outdoor)" land use for the operation of a Go Cart Track business in a Planned Development within Zone 4 of the Seawall Development Zone, and Zone 5 of the Height and Density Development Zone (PD-SDZ-4-HDDZ-5) zoning district; property is commonly known as 9100-9200 Block of Seawall Boulevard and legally described as Part of Lots 263 and 278, and Adjacent Abandoned Street (263-3), Trimble and Lindsey Section 1 in the City and County of Galveston. Texas; Planning Case Number 12P-29; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting the 2012 Erosion Response Plan for the City of Galveston; amending the 2011 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Galveston by adding the 2012 Erosion Response Plan; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting the 2012 Erosion Response Plan for the City of Galveston; amending the 2011 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Galveston by adding the 2012 Erosion Response Plan; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a request to City Council authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between PHI, Inc. and the City of Galveston which commenced on June 1, 2001, amending Article 1, Term, Article 2, Leased Premises, Article 4, Rental, Article 5, Acceptance, Care Maintenance, Improvements and Repair.
Consider for approval of the lowest, most responsive proposal (RFP #11¬12-006) for the rehabilitation of 21 owner occupied housing units to complete windstorm renovations in a base bid amount of $521,324.00 from DSW Homes LLC. The funding source is provided under the CDBG Disaster Recovery Housing Program and the HOME7 Investment Partnership Program.
Consider for approval of the lowest, most responsive, bid from Mid-City Remodeling in the amount of $109,400.00 to provide housing rehabilitation services to 828 Ball Street. Funding is from HOME Entitlement Funds.
Consider for action the acceptance of the appraised value, in the amount of $20,800.00 for an approximately 4,800 square feet of 26lh Street right-of-way and approximately 2,140 square feet of alley right-of-way. Adjacent properties are legally described as all of the Southeast and Southwest Blocks 116, Galveston Outlots and adjacent alley, adjacent abandoned 26th Street, and part of Northwest Block 141 and Adjacent Streets, Galveston Outlots, in the city and County of Galveston, Texas. The applicant is Willie G's Post Oak, Inc. care of Steven Scheinthal. Property owner is the City of Galveston. Planning Case 12P-01.
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction on Seawall Parking (Beeton/Greenberg).
Discuss and consider for action directing Staff to begin the process of retaining the Law Offices of A. Craig Eiland, P.C. to represent the City in Texas Windstorm Insurance Association ("TWIA") claims.
Discuss and consider whether City Council should invoke its investigative powers under Section 2-146 of The City Code concerning any city department, agency, office, officer or employee of the city or into any other matters of proper concern to the City Council.
D. Discuss and consider for action giving Staff direction on Executive Session Items. E. Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction regarding garbage can fees (Legg/Greenberg).
F. Discuss and consider for action the Disaster Housing/Galveston Recovers Program. G. Discuss and consider for action the Budget Planning Process and Procedures. H. Discuss and consider for action tax incentives for historic properties. I. Discuss and consider for action the regular CDBG housing study grant. J. Discuss and consider for action the West End sewer service.
L. Discuss and consider for action Information Technology (IT) salary increases. M. Discuss and consider for action the One Penny Infrastructure Fund. N. Discuss and consider giving direction on the City Attorney recruitment process.
Discuss and consider for action a potential Ordinance relating to lobbying for the City of Galveston (Greenberg/Gonzales).
Discuss and consider for action a Resolution urging the Texas Legislature to amend Chapter 418 of the Texas Government code concerning powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Mayor during disasters and emergencies to replace the Mayor with the City Manager (Greenberg/Beeton).
MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. Landmark Commission
15 REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS & CITY MANAGER 16. N/A 17. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS UPON WRITTEN REQUEST 18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.042, a Councilmember may inquire about a subject of which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. 19. ADJOURNMENT